friday night at monster island basement.

Monster Island Basement is hosting Frankie and the Outs tonight with Harlem and Stupid Party.  Frankie and the Outs is another exciting garage rock adventure for Frankie Rose, formerly of Vivian Girls and Crystal Stilts.  Frankie is writing slick pop music for the rock and roll side of the lo-fi spectrum.  Similarily, Austin's Harlem, following in the footsteps of the Strokes and the Pixies', has collected an enormous amount of critical acclaim over the past few months from a slew of respectable blogs including local blogs like Brooklyn Vegan and Pop Tarts Suck Toasted (two of my faves).  And last but not least, Stupid Party has received a veiled but enthusiastic series of reviews from underground blogs for their energetic garage punk.  Stupid Party has been around for a while and knows how to put on a show.  I tend to think that Harlem has a brighter future than either of the other two, however the three bands will combine to make a solid lineup that will deliver at least your fill of garage rock awesomeness.  [more info]

And of course some music from them...

Frankie and the Outs - Thee Only One
Harlem - Friendly Ghost
Harlem - South of France
Harlem - Torture Me
Stupid Party - 1234

Love,
Jake

The Woodser Opens Its Doors in Williamsburg Tonight

Todd P hosts Grass Widow, Frankie & the Outs, Air Waves, and Hot Box at THE WOODSER tonight in Williamsburg (s 5th and bedford). Grass Widow is a three-piece, all-chick band hailing from San Fran. Three part harmonies combine with dissonant guitars and punky drums to create a unique and rugged sound. Check out Todd P's website for more info. Starts at 8. $7, all ages.

Andrew's coming in to Plan B tonight late, if you're interested. 626 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY.